Is Kentucky Ready to Roll the Dice?

Kentucky wants to put a couple of casinos along the Tennessee/Kentucky state line.  In fact, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear wants people to vote on the issue allowing up to 12 casinos in the state.“It’s time for the people of Kentucky to have a direct say straight at the polls on this critical issue,” he said.

Governor Beshear is asking for a constitutional amendment that would allow casino gaming in Kentucky, which people would then have to vote on.

As it stands, the plan would put free-standing casinos in up to five counties. “Many of our neighboring states have legalized casinos right on our borders, and our residents drive to them every day.”

What exactly would it take to make all of this come about?  Kentucky’s Legislature would first have to approve the amendment.  Then voters would let their opinions be known in November.

Interestingly enough, individual counties that were interested in a free-standing casino would also have to approve it there.

 If everything goes as they hope, supporters say there could actually be a casino in Kentucky by this time next year.